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Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm
SUMMARY: Hurricane Idalia has made landfall on Florida's west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm, causing life-threatening storm surges and heavy rainfall in an area unaccustomed to such extreme weather. Residents in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to evacuate, and Governor Ron DeSantis urged people to find a safe place and avoid risky behavior. The storm surge could rise as high as 15 feet in some areas. Despite the warnings, some residents opted to stay behind. Idalia has become a Category 4 storm but has weakened slightly to a high-end Category 3. The National Weather Service called it an unprecedented event.
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Ole Miss basketball player accused of firing shots during car repo
SUMMARY: Ole Miss basketball player Jamarion Demontrez Sharp was arrested for firing shots during a car repossession incident in Oxford, Mississippi. The incident occurred in Price Hill Park on April 26, with Sharp allegedly firing towards the victim while their car was being repossessed. No injuries were reported. Sharp was charged with aggravated assault, taken into custody, and given a $100,000 bond by the Municipal Court judge.
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Mom says 8-year-old trampled at Southaven Springfest brawl
SUMMARY: An 8-year-old boy, Tylen Shaw, was trampled and suffered a broken arm and bruises at Southaven Springfest after a brawl broke out. His mother, Tyneshia West, rushed him to the hospital and now has to teach him to write with his left hand. The incident started with a fight involving teenagers, causing chaos and resulting in the festival closing early. Shaw's mother says he just wanted to enjoy rides and sweets that night. Southaven officials plan to release a statement on the incident. Shaw is still in pain but is doing better.
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Mississippi DPS asks judge to dissolve restraining order in Dau Mabil case
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is asking a judge to dissolve a restraining order blocking the release of Dau Mabil's remains. The order was filed without proper notice to the department. Dau went missing on March 25 and his body was found on April 13. An autopsy showed no foul play, but further testing is needed. Dau's wife, Karissa Bowley, has agreed to an additional autopsy but only after law enforcement completes their investigation. U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson has requested a Department of Justice investigation. The court will not consider Bowley's request until April 30.
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